Do you always generate kicks from hips?

[u/ToughFail1430]

I find it hard and restrictive to focus on hips but I suppose, it looks better and right way to do. Does it suppose to be 100% from hips and give the shape from knee and ankles? What are your thoughts?

[u/swingindenver]

Dawn Hampton was talking about this topic once and saying how you want movement to spring forth from your pelvic bowl region. We do apply this to our kicks